SEGA Genesis Mini to be Lunched in Southeast Asia

SINGAPORE (20 June 2019) - Epicsoft Asia Pte. Ltd. announces it will officially launch the SEGA Genesis Mini in Southeast Asia at the same time as the rest of the world, on 19th of September 2019.

The retro mini console, which costs USD $79.90 in the USA, will be priced as follows in these countries:

Singapore: 119.90 SGD
Malaysia: 359.00 MYR
Thailand: 3,390 THB
Indonesia: 1,499,000 IDR
Philippines: 4,590 PHP

The SEGA Genesis Mini aims to recreate the most notable gaming experiences from the past and will include:

SEGA Genesis Mini console

The replica unit is around 55% smaller than the original console, and comes with various replica ports and a sliding volume control

2 USB-connected controllers

Designed with the classic 3-button layout from the original SEGA Genesis

HDMI Cable
Power Cable

Games for SEGA Genesis Mini

The console will come pre-loaded with 42 classic games that were developed originally for the SEGA Genesis, including:

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Alisia Dragoon
Altered Beast
Beyond Oasis
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Columns
Comix Zone
Contra: Hard Corps
Darius
Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Dynamite Headdy
Earthworm Jim
Ecco the Dolphin
Eternal Champions
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
Kid Chameleon
Landstalker
Light Crusader
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Monster World 4
Phantasy Star 4: The End of the Millennium
Road Rash 2
Shining Force
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic The Hedgehog
Sonic The Hedgehog 2
Sonic The Hedgehog Spinball
Space Harrier 2
Street Fighter 2: Special Champion Edition
Streets of Rage 2
Strider
Super Fantasy Zone
Tetris
Thunder Force 3
ToeJam & Earl
Vectorman
Virtua Fighter 2
Wonder Boy in Monster World
World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck

Why Release the SEGA Genesis Mini?

The release of this console is significant for SEGA, which gave birth to game characters like Sonic the Hedgehog© during the 16-bit videogames era. SEGA Games Company Ltd. Executive Manager Miyazaki Hiroyuki said, “I am really excited to have the opportunity to launch the SEGA Genesis Mini in Asia. SEGA Genesis Mini is not only a game console, but also brings back great memories of SEGA’s history. I hope every Genesis fan, SEGA fan and gamers in general can love this new retro game machine.”

Pre-orders have started for this product at all retail partner outlets in the Southeast Asia region, while online pre-orders will be made available closer to the date of the launch.

SEGA Genesis Mini Feedback

The SEGA Genesis Mini recently made headlines at the annual E3 gaming trade event in Los Angeles USA, where it was available for hands-on previews by the attending guests and media, many of whom gave overwhelming praise for the console:

“I played the Sega Genesis Mini and I’m totally smitten” - Polygon (https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/12/18662133/e3-2019-sega-genesis-mini-impressions-hands-on-games)

“Sega Genesis Mini Hands-on Review: This Beats Nintendo and Sony” – Tom’s Guide
(https://www.tomsguide.com/us/sega-genesis-mini,review-6562.html)

“SEGA Genesis Mini: A Triumphant Ode to Sega’s Glory Days” – Digital Trends
(https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/sega-genesis-mini-e3-2019-hands-on/)

“Sega does the Retro Console right with the fantastic Genesis Mini” – The Verge
(https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/14/18679281/sega-genesis-mini-hands-on-retro-console-specs-price-games-e3-2019)

About the SEGA Genesis Mini

The SEGA Genesis Mini (sold as SEGA Mega Drive Mini in regions like Japan and Europe) is a tiny-sized recreation of the popular Sega Genesis, first released between 1988-1989 by famous and storied games manufacturer SEGA. The console was extremely popular, garnering over 30 million sales throughout its life-time.

About Epicsoft Asia

Epicsoft Asia Pte. Ltd. is a leading distributor for games and entertainment software, with over 12 years of game publishing relationships, marketing and creative media design. The company is the appointed distribution partner for SEGA Games Company Ltd. in the Southeast Asia region.

https://www.epicsoft.asia/

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